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Ruined Tomb Inscribed "A.M.G."

John Sell Cotman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a monument-like structure, potentially a tombstone, with the letters "A.M.G." engraved on it. Lush foliage partially blocks the view of the structure, depicted with fine pencil strokes. The drawing has a contrast between detailed and broader shading techniques. The color scheme is monochromatic, with varying shades of gray and the paper color. The artist's signature is visible at the bottom right corner.

Artwork Details

Medium
graphite on tan paper
Dimensions
4526 × 3299 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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